VICTREX FG 240 - Datasheet (JA)

High performance Food Grade thermoplastic material, carbon fiber reinforced PolyEtherEtherKetone (PEEK), semi crystalline, granules for injection moulding and extrusion, colour black.

The VICTREX FG™ 200 family of materials is intended for applications needing toughness and ductility from sub-ambient to elevated temperatures along with long-term fatigue resistance and low coefficient of thermal expansion for metal replacement. Chemically resistant to aggressive environments, suitable for sterilisation.

Material Properties
Physical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Density (Crystalline)	1.40	g/cm³	ISO 1183
Spiral Flow			Internal Method
--¹	7.50	cm
--²	33.0	cm
Molding Shrinkage³			ISO 294-4
Across Flow	0.50	%
Flow	0.10	%
Water Absorption (Saturation, 23°C)	0.30	%	ISO 62
Water Absorption Saturation (100°C)	0.45	%	ISO 62
Mechanical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Tensile Stress			ISO 527-2
Break, 23°C	265	MPa
Break, 125°C	160	MPa
Break, 175°C	85.0	MPa
Break, 275°C	50.0	MPa
Tensile Strain (Break, 23°C)	1.7	%	ISO 527-2
Flexural Modulus (23°C)	24000	MPa	ISO 178
Flexural Stress			ISO 178
23°C	380	MPa
125°C	275	MPa
175°C	130	MPa
275°C	65.0	MPa
Compressive Stress			ISO 604
23°C	320	MPa
120°C	200	MPa
200°C	70.0	MPa
Tensile Fatigue 1e6 cycles, 5 Hz
23°C	175	MPa
120°C	120	MPa
Impact	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Notched Izod Impact Strength (23°C)	9.0	kJ/m²	ISO 180/A
Unnotched Izod Impact Strength (23°C)	50.0	kJ/m²	ISO 180
Hardness	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Shore Hardness (Shore D, 23°C)	87.5		ISO 868
Thermal	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Deflection Temperature Under Load (1.8 MPa, Unannealed)	336	°C	ISO 75-2/Af
Glass Transition Temperature			ISO 11357-2
Onset	143	°C
Midpoint	150	°C
Melting Temperature	343	°C	ISO 11357-3
CLTE - Flow			ISO 11359-2
< 143°C	5	ppm/K
> 143°C	6	ppm/K
CLTE - Average			ISO 11359-2
< 143°C	40	ppm/K
> 143°C	100	ppm/K
Thermal Conductivity⁴ (23°C)	0.95	W/m/K	ISO 22007-4
Electrical	Nominal Value	Unit	Test Method
Volume Resistivity (23°C)	1.0E+5	ohms·cm	IEC 60093

Typical Processing Information
Injection	Nominal Value	Unit
Drying Temperature	120 to 150	°C
Drying Time	3.0 to 5.0	hr
Suggested Max Moisture	0.020	%
Hopper Temperature	< 100	°C
Rear Temperature	375	°C
Middle Temperature	380 to 385	°C
Front Temperature	390	°C
Nozzle Temperature	395	°C
Mould Temperature	180 to 210	°C
Injection Notes
Drying Temperature / Time: 150°C / 3h or 120°C / 5h (residual moisture <0.02%) Runner: Die / nozzle >3mm, manifold >3.5mm Gate: >2mm or 0.5 x part thickness Important notes: 1) Processing conditions quoted in our datasheets are typical of those used in our processing laboratories Data for mould shrinkage should be used for material comparison. Actual mould shrinkage values are highly dependent on part geometry, mould configuration, and processing conditions. Mould shrinkage differs for along flow and across flow directions. “Along flow” direction is taken as the direction the molten material is travelling when it exits the gate and enters the mould. Mould shrinkage is expressed as a percent change in dimension of a specimen in relation to mould dimensions. 2) Data are generated in accordance with prevailing national, international and internal standards, and should be used for material comparison. Actual property values are highly dependent on part geometry, mould configuration and processing conditions. Properties may also differ for along flow and across flow directions. Detailed data available on our website www.victrex.com or upon request.

Notes

¹Mould Temperature: 200°C, Melt Temperature: 395°C, 1.00 mm

²Mould Temperature: 200°C, Melt Temperature: 395°C, 3.00 mm

³395°C nozzle, 200°C tool

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